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Company Current Perspective Vision
AT&T Positive Positive
Belgacom International Carrier Services Neutral/Positive Positive
BT Global Telecom Markets Neutral/Positive Positive
Cable & Wireless Neutral/Positive Positive
COLT Telecom Positive Positive
Deutsche Telekom, ICSS Neutral/Positive Neutral/Positive
France Telecom Group Wholesale Solutions Positive Positive
Global Crossing Positive Positive
Interoute Neutral/Positive Neutral/Positive
Level 3 Neutral/Positive Positive
Telecom Italia Sparkle Positive Positive
Telefonica International Wholesale Services (TIWS) Positive Positive
TeliaSonera International Carrier (TSIC) Neutral/Positive Neutral/Positive
Verizon Partner Solutions/Verizon International Partner Solutions Positive Positive
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Cable & Wireless 11/11/2008
Company Strengths and Weaknesses
Excerpt from Company Strengths
• Internationally, Cable & Wireless is positioning itself as a leading supplier of advanced global Ethernet services with highly scaleable bandwidth, particularly to markets in Asia and the Middle East which are demanding less expensive and flexible connectivity.
Excerpt from Company Weaknesses
• Following the withdrawal from nine national markets in Europe, Cable & Wireless is limited to selling data services between highly competitive Tier 1 and 2 cities and on undersea routes. Service providers that want an international wholesale provider to deliver as close to the last mile as possible in Europe will need to look elsewhere.
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AT&T
AT&T is a strong global wholesale provider focusing on meeting the needs of six market segments. However, the carrier can expect greater competition from regional players and it needs to rollout services to international markets more rapidly. (9/17/2008)

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Belgacom International Carrier Services
Belgacom ICS is a leading wholesale provider in the mobile segment with growing mobile voice and data traffic. New product initiatives (e.g., IPX and instant roaming) will help to further strengthen the carrier’s position in the mobile segment. (9/17/2008)

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BT Global Telecom Markets
BT Global Telecom Markets has an ambitious strategy for next-generation, cloud-based, networked IT services, but must take care it does not lose focus on what it can deliver today. (11/12/2008)

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Cable & Wireless
Cable & Wireless has gained scale and a stronger market position in the UK through the acquisition of THUS and its expanding connectivity in Asia and the Middle East is increasing its attraction as an international wholesale partner. (11/11/2008)

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COLT Telecom
COLT is a strong wholesale provider in Europe offering partners a solid network and high quality of service. COLT’s focus on selling solutions and improving service levels will help to drive business growth. (10/14/2008)

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Deutsche Telekom, ICSS
The migration of Deutsche Telekom ICSS’ voice business to its Next Generation Voice International platform will have a major impact on the industry and the company needs to keep up the momentum to retain its position in a new IP-based world. (8/25/2008)

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France Telecom Wholesale Solution
France Telecom Group Wholesale Solutions is well placed in the wholesale market with an extensive global presence and a wide range of services. The carrier needs to show that it is winning new external clients while serving internal customers. (8/19/2008)

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Global Crossing
Global Crossing targets wholesale customers with a solid service portfolio backed by a strong global network and robust customer support. Planned portal enhancements, and expanded VoIP and managed services will be attractive to wholesale clients. (10/3/2008)

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Interoute
Interoute is poised to be the preferred partner to carriers for wholesale services in Europe. The carrier has a solid pan-European network, it is enhancing its connection to major cities and it is set to gain from the demand for VoIP and Ethernet. (7/2/2008)

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Level 3
Level 3 is positioning its extended U.S. network reach to appeal to wireless and cable operators that want to offer consumer and enterprise services and bypass the LECs. (10/14/2008)

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Telecom Italia Sparkle
TI Sparkle is a strong international wholesale player with solid global coverage. TI Sparkle’s focus on product innovation and delivering turnkey solutions will help the company to maintain its competitiveness. (11/5/2008)

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Telefonica International Wholesale Services (TIWS)
Telefónica International Wholesale Services’ extensive presence in Spain and Latin America is a key differentiator. The carrier is constantly adding new services and upgrading its network to enhance its competitiveness in the market. (8/19/2008)

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TeliaSonera International Carrier (TSIC)
With the mobile community and IP market as key target segments, TSIC needs quickly to roll out next generation services such as IPX, to maintain a leadership position against competitors like Belgacom-ICS. (8/22/2008)

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Verizon Partner Solutions/Verizon International Partner Solutions
Verizon is seen as a safe and solid choice for wholesale services, but it needs to demonstrate its ability to innovate new value-added services in a market looking for next-generation leadership. (11/3/2008)

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    • -Company Description
    • -Current Perspective
    • -Company Market/Sales Strategy
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  • Description of Sections
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  • Current Perspective
    • Our analysts give their assessment on whether or not the company has the technology, products & services and management team needed to compete in its markets.
  • Company Market/Sales Strategy
    • What are the company’s value proposition and key differentiators. How it positions itself in the market, and against its competitors. And what are its target audiences.
  • Company Strengths & Weaknesses
    • Unique tactical competitive analysis based on the specific tactics that a company is using, and in-depth analysis of its products and capabilities
  • Recommended Competitor Actions
    • Who are the company's main competitors, and what actions we can expect from each competitor or the market at large.
  • Recommended End User/Customer Actions
    • How customers (either end users or purchasers of this product for resale/bundling) should view the company. Should customers consider purchasing products/services from this company? What specific actions or questions should the customer pursue during negotiation phase?

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Current Perspective

Overall company assessment relative to competitors across all markets in which they compete.

Very Positive: Company has strong position now, or on way to certain success if continue to execute as planned. Leader in multiple areas (e.g., product quality, market share, distribution channels, lower cost)
Positive: Positive opinion on firm, technology, products/services and/or management team. Well-positioned now and could be strong competitor in the near future.
Neutral: No strong opinions regarding the company. Can occupy niche or segment that is relatively stable.
Negative: Losing ground in multiple areas, must take corrective actions immediately in order to prevent total failure (e.g., bankruptcy).
Very Negative: Decreasing sales, slipping market share, delayed product or services cycles. Can’t overcome current problems within the next 12 months.
Status

Relative position of the company against its competitors.

Mature: In business long enough to have legacy product/ service base, and stable customer base.
Established: Stable product and/or service base – and stable customer base – can survive market turmoil.
Emerging: Delivering actual product but still a relatively small player in the market.
Startup: Pre-product or service.
Momentum

General direction of the company relative to others in the industry.

Very Positive: Quickly establishing a market-leading position in both sales and industry-buzz.
Positive: Gaining market share, gaining positive perception among market watchers (investors, customers).
Neutral: Holding steady, no real gain or decline in market movement.
Negative: Beginning to lose market share and market leadership (perceived or actual).
Very Negative: Steep decline in market share or industry leadership (perceived or actual).
Future Vision

How well the company understands the direction of the market, including customer requirements, business and social changes and innovation.

Very Positive: When company talks, market listens carefully. Offers innovations consistently and management team respected for ability to shape markets.
Positive: Clearly communicates overall vision and plans for the market, occasionally offers ground-breaking direction to the overall market.
Neutral: Neither market leader nor follower, company’s communication of vision is uninspiring.
Negative: Poor communication and/or execution of strategic vision. Changes “vision story” frequently, appears indecisive on how to approach market(s).
Very Negative: Consistently follows the market leaders, fails to communicate strategic vision, very little understanding of customer and market requirements.

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